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Overton Ward planning approval rate

Overton Ward ward in Lancaster has a 91.0% approval rate based on 89 planning decisions. Lancaster overall: 86.3%.

Last updated: September 2026

91.0%
ward approval rate
89
Decisions
81
Approved
8
Refused
86.3%
Lancaster average

Overton Ward sits slightly above the Lancaster average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Overton Ward compares

Overton Ward ward (89 decided)
91.0%
Lancaster overall (1,758 decided)
86.3%
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Recent decisions in Overton Ward

Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear ext · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Approved
Erection of a single storey side extension · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Approved
2 x Ash - Reduce branch overhanging neighbours roof, reduce lower branches hangi · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Approved
Retrospective application for the erection of a front porch and a single storey · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Approved

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